International Relations Round Table Blog Space

Call for Participation: IFLA Publication on Library Services to Indigenous Populations

noreply@blogger.com (Loriene Roy) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:31:00 +0000

Since 2008 I have served as the Convener of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)'s Special Interest Group (SIG) on Indigenous Matters, hosted by IFLA's Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section. You can find out more about the SIG on Indigenous Matters at
http://www.ifla.org/en/indigenous-matters.

I am currently coordinating a special publication for IFLA. This document, which will be available as a free online publication, will be titled, "Library Services to Indigenous Populations: Protocols and Case Studies."
The case studies featured will introduce some exemplary services offered by libraries serving indigenous peoples in various areas of the world.

I would be delighted if you would like to contribute a brief description of one or more examples of such services. You are free, also, to share this invitation with others. I am attaching a form that people might use to supply information. I am looking for brief (100-500 words) descriptions of library services plus some additional details. I would like to share some of the case studies with delegates attending the IFLA World Library and Information Congress that takes place in Puerto Rico, 12-19 August 2011. It would be great to have case example contribution in about a month or by 10 August 2011. Since the publication is offered free, we are not receiving royalties for the work but are excited by the prospect of sharing news of noteworthy work with the international library community.

Just let me know if you have any questions.

Cheers,

Loriene Roy, loriene@ischool.utexas.edu

Library Services to Indigenous Populations: Protocols and Case Studies

Exemplary Library Service Example

Location:

City: Country:

Name of Library(ies):

Mission:

Targeted Audience/Tribal Community:

Description of Service(s), including Key Components [100-500 words]:

Results: Impact of the Service:

Relevant Document(s)/Website(s):

Contact Information for Those Wanting More Information:

Name and Position of Person Submitting Form:

You may attach a copy of a shareable image. High resolution (300 dpi) images in jpeg format preferred.

Style Recommendations

1. Please write your description in full sentences rather than in abbreviated forms.

2. Please provide full titles of institutions or organizations.

Join the IRRT sub-committee!

noreply@blogger.com (Michele Paladines) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 18:32:00 +0000

Join the IRRT marketing sub-committee if:
You're into meeting new people from all over the world.
You're looking for a niche within ALA.
You're creative and cool.

If you are interested contact Delin Guerra at dguerra@ala.org

ALA Presidential Citations for Innovative International Library Projects for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:07:00 +0000

The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) announced four recipients of the ALA Presidential Citations for Innovative International Library Projects for 2011. These awards recognize the following exemplary services:

The RISE Videoconferencing Network Alberta, Canada for providing continuing education and information services to more than 500,000 people living in 89 municipalities and a geographic area of 35,500 square miles;

The National Library Board of Singapore for its “Quest” Library Reading Program involving 130,000 children in a reading program including collectible cards and an online portal;

The E-Publication System Platform Project at the National Central Library in Taiwan for the design and implementation of an innovative e-publication platform that promotes digital reading through integrating legal deposit, digital rights management, full-text transferring and circulation for e-books;

The Expanding Information Access for Visually Impaired People project in Vietnam for forming collaborations to expand services to the visually impaired to more than 100 libraries and organizations, including launching a mobile library and 11 mini-libraries and training in countries including Laos, Cambodia, Kenya and Kazakhstan.

Recipients will be recognized by ALA President Roberta Stevens at the 2011 International Librarians Reception on Monday evening, June 27, 2011.

The ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects began as an ALA Presidential initiative of Dr. Loriene Roy, ALA President in 2007-2008. IRRT is a Round Table of the American Library Association with a mission to develop the interests of librarians in activities and problems in the field of international library relations. For more information about the Citations, including the nomination and selection process, please visit the IRRT website at http://www.ala.org/irrt.

Winners of the Broke, Young, and Thirsty IRRT International Reception!

noreply@blogger.com (Michele Paladines) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:27:00 +0000

Welcome to the A-List!

You are the "brokest", youngest*, and thirstiest applicants chosen for a free ticket to the International Librarians Reception on Monday, June 27 in New Orleans!

Isabel Altamirano-Tulane University
Kat Burden-Westminster College Reeves Library
Angelique Carson-Louisiana State University
William Cook-UNC-Chapel Hill
Taylor Cronwell-University of California, San Diego
Jennifer Cromer-Lewis-Clark State College Library
Heather Dupuis-Louisiana State University
Marc Grossblatt-Palmer School of Library Science NYC
Adrinia Huertas-San Diego Library
Jasmina Jusic-Park City Library
Olga Knyaz-Troy University/Dothan
Xiaol Li-University of California, Davis
Jamie Luedtke-University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Florence Mugambi-Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Indri Pasaribu- San Jose State University
Gena Peone- San Jose State University
Jennifer Randles-University of Tennessee
Rebecca Reibman-Florida State University
Emily Robie-Tuscaloosa Public Library
Lisa Simmons-UNC Chapel Hill
Rachel Slough-University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Danielle Walker-National Agricultural Library
Sarah Weeks-St Olaf College
Staci Young-University of Texas

Tell your friends and colleagues that you made it to the A-List! For once, it paid off to be broke, young*, and thirsty!

Congratulations again!

Broke, Young, and Thirsty? Win a ticket to the IRRT International Reception!

noreply@blogger.com (Michele Paladines) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Broke, Young*, and Thirsty
*Young= an individual (of any age) who is new (within 3 years) to ALA

Scraping the money together so you can go to the 2011 ALA Annual Conference is hard work. Maybe you recently joined ALA. Chances are, after all that scraping, you’re thirsty. Chances are, you’ve heard about the exclusive parties that take place after the conference sessions close. Chances are, broke librarians rarely make it on the A-list.

That’s about to change.

One of the most popular ‘after hours’ events is the International Librarians Reception. People from all over the world attend, who, just like you, scraped up enough money to get to the Annual Conference.

The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) is giving away 25 tickets to young* members who can volunteer three hours at the International Welcome Center or attend the International Orientation/Mentoring Program on Friday, June 24, 2011. Chances are, a few hours of your time will turn into the time of your life.

To apply for a ticket, send your name, institution affiliation, title, email address, and your ALA/IRRT membership status to irrtraffle@gmail.com before 3/25/2011 5:00 pm CST.

Winners will be notified on 4/4/2011. Chances are, you'll still be broke and young*, but maybe not as thirsty.

Been to the International Librarians Reception before? Great! Buy your own ticket to the event and let a newbie win this raffle!

IRRT Preconference Call for Papers

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:44:00 +0000

Call for Papers for the ALA International Relations Roundtable (IRRT) Preconference
Deadline: February 20, 2011

The IRRT Preconference will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011 in conjunction with the ALA Annual Conference (June 23-28, 2011) in New Orleans, LA. It will be a half-day program from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with presentations and discussion among participants and presenters.

The IRRT Preconference Committee invites proposals for presentations from librarians and administrators from libraries from all sectors. Based on this year's theme: Outreach through New Partnerships: Strategies and Successes, the IRRT Preconference Committee is interested in presentation proposals that emphasize one or more of the following areas: practical case study, application of unique outreach models, successful implementation of creative programs, and summaries of library strategies and approaches to developing sustainable partnerships with local organizations. Of particular interest , but not limited to, are:

Collaborative outreach services and programs
Outreach programs and services as catalysts of social and economic change
Role of libraries as leaders and planners in tapping local resources and forging partnerships to support outreach programs
Unique outreach programs implemented to address literacy and digital divides in underserved communities.
Web-based information service programs for your community
Outreach efforts to preschool children and senior citizens
Instructional programs that have improved local community access to information
Creative programs in cultural preservation and archiving
Outreach training programs for public library staff
Outreach programs and service assessment and measurement
Success in advocating and marketing services and programs

Librarians who have successfully developed and implemented creative outreach initiatives to promote library services and programs to underserved communities are encouraged to apply.

In the proposal, please provide:

Title of the proposed presentation
Abstract of the presentation (no more than one page or 300 words)
Name, title of the position, and affiliation of the presenter(s)
Brief biographical statement of the present(s)
Contact information (e-mail address and phone number)

Submission of proposals:
Please submit your proposal electronically to Paula Smith, Co-chair of the IRRT Preconference Committee, pms20@psu.edu no later than February 20, 2011. Selected presenters will be notified by March 15, 2011.

IRRT Programs and Meetings at ALA Annual

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:03:00 +0000

Friday, 6/25/2010
“Web 2.0 and Mobile Technology – Building Global Connections” – IRRT Preconference
Friday, 6/25/2010
9:00 am – 1:00 pm (followed by lunch, plan to stay until 3pm)
Location: Renaissance Washington - Congressional Hall A

Description: Join librarians around the world to explore how libraries employ Web 2.0, social networking, and mobile technologies to enhance their services, expose their resources, expand their outreach, and enrich the life of diverse customers in the digital environment.

This year, we have a diverse group of speakers showcasing innovative approaches to employing new technologies within their services and products.

Brandon Badger, Product Manager of Google Books, will discuss Google’s efforts in digitizing print materials to create digital books that are searchable, social, and mobile.

Christopher Carlson, Supervisor of the Web Services Division at the Library of Congress, will talk about LC’s web, mobile, and social networking strategies.

Carrie Gits, Assistant Director of Reference, Nova Southeastern University, will share her library’s experiences in developing a simple mobile-friendly library web portal.

Milena Dobreva, Senior Researcher, Centre for Digital Library Research, University of Strathclyde, will discuss a usability study aiming at enhancing the digital library site, Europeana, with Web 2.0 and other features.

Tao Yang, East Asian Librarian, Rutgers University Libraries, will describe how the website FOREASt (Free Open Resources for East Asian Studies) utilizes blogs, Google Apps, social bookmarking, tag cloud, and twitter to promote open access in the context of international and area studies.

Attendees are encouraged to participate in dialogue and discussion as these practices are described. What model might work well for your library? What are your success stories? How can we encourage more libraries and librarians to integrate these tools in their service? How can we keep up with the changes of technology?

An additional component of the Pre-Conference will be an overview of ALA’s new 2015 International Strategic Plan by Beverly Lynch, Chair of ALA International Relations Committee.

The 2010 IRRT Pre-Conference will be held in conjunction with ALA Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (plan to stay until 3pm), June 25, 2010 in the Renaissance Washington - Congressional Hall A. The $75 registration includes light refreshments and lunch. Register online | Register by email or fax (Word document)

International Librarians Orientation
Friday, 6/25/2010
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Location: Renaissance Washington - Grand Ball Room-North

Description: An introduction to the ALA Conference and the city of Washington, DC, for International and other attendees from abroad. ALA members will provide an overview of the conference, including recommended programs and social activities. Learn about conference transportation, the ALA's Exhibit Hall and the meaning of the ALA's many acronyms. Meet your mentors and representatives from ALA's many divisions and round tables who will help international librarians get the most from the conference experience. (For International librarians outside the U.S.)

Saturday, 6/26/2010
IRRT/IRC All Subcommittee Meeting
Saturday, 6/26/2010
8:00 – 11:00 am
Location: Renaissance Washington - Renaissance East

IFLA Update
Saturday, 6/26/2010
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Renaissance Washington - Renaissance East

“Libraries as Gateways to Local History around the World” – International Paper Session
Saturday, 6/26/2010
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Renaissance Washington - Renaissance East

Description: This year’s program will explore successful projects and initiatives implemented by libraries around the world to preserve local history and to open up their cultural heritage to the global community.

Speakers*: Felene Swaso, Librarian, Belize National Library Service and Information System, National Heritage Library; Michael Bradley, Senior Library Assistant, Belize National Library Service and Information System, National Heritage Library; Birgit Lotz, Director of Decentralised Libraries, Municipal Library, Frankfurt am Main; Jane Barnwell, Director, Pacific Resource Center, Pacific Resources for Education and Learning (PREL); Karleen Manuel Samuel, Media Assistant, College of Micronesia-Federated States of Micronesia (COM-FSM), Learning Resources Center; George I. Paganelis, Curator, Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection, University Library, California State University, Sacramento. *Please see conference program for final list of speakers.

“Libraries in a Time of War”
Saturday, 6/26/10
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Location: Washington Convention Center - 209a/b

Description: An examination of libraries in ancient and modern wars offers some insights into the confiscatory mentality of conquerors and the lengths to which librarians and others have gone to protect the written word. With the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict now adopted by the U.S., the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield is involved in training regarding cultural property for deploying military units. The speakers will consider the many issues relating to cultural property protection during armed conflict.

Moderator: Beverly P. Lynch, IRC Chair, Professor Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, UCLA; Speakers: Sem Sutter, University of Chicago Libraries, Bibliographer for Germanic Literatures; Corine Wegner, U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield, President; Richard Hume Werking, Library Director and Professor of History, US Naval Academy

Sunday, 6/27/2010
IRRT Executive Board Meeting
Sunday, 6/27/2010
8:00 am – 11:00 noon
Location: Grand Hyatt Washington - Farragut Square/Lafayette

International Leadership: The U.S. – China Librarian Collaboration Project
Sunday, 6/27/2010
8:00 – 10:00am
Location: Washington Convention Center - 208a/b

Description: As the world is becoming more globalized, it is critical that librarians find effective ways to collaborate. The Think Globally Act Globally project, funded by the US Institute of Museum & Library Services and the Chinese Ministry of Culture, carried out by a partnership between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the Chinese American Librarians Association and the Library Society of China, aims at promoting collaboration and exchange between librarians in US and China. This program features this innovative project between the two countries, which could serve as a model for librarians in other parts of the world.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Beverly P. Lynch, IRC Chair, Professor Graduate School of Education & Information Studies, UCLA
Panel Speakers: Mr. Kevin Cherry, Institute of Museum and Library Services; Dr. Shuyong Jiang , Asian Library, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dr. Hwa-wei Lee, Retired, Library of Congress; Ms. Yue Wu, Library Society of China.

International Poster Session
Sunday, 6/27/ 2010
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: Washington Convention Center - Exhibit Floor

Description: This is a forum for librarians from around the world to highlight their libraries and to share their successful ideas with colleagues by presenting a research study, a practical problem-solving effort or an innovative library program.

African Libraries: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Communities
Sunday, 6/27/2010
1:30 - 3:30pm
Location: Washington Convention Center - 204b/c

Description: This session will feature 3 librarians discussing how they meet the needs of non-traditional patron groups within Sub Saharan Africa.

Speakers: Kendra Albright will describe the status of libraries in Sub-Saharan Africa; focusing on the role of library and information professionals in the region and the services they provide to meet the information needs of their populations.

Dr Ghaji Badawi will discuss how public libraries in Northern Nigeria have been part of the new trend of female educational, economical and political empowerment.

Stephen Mallinger will present on how a U.S. Embassy’s Information Resource Center (IRC) serves as a -model for both public and academic libraries in francophone Sub-Saharan Africa.

Challenges and Successes: Library Education in the Near East and South Asia
Sunday, 6/27/2010
1:30 - 3:30pm
Location: Washington Convention Center - 103b

Description: In spite of the realities of recent downturns in economies and international conflicts, library education in the Near East and South Asia has made enormous strides. Our speakers will examine the establishment of LIS programs and professional education in Egypt; cultural considerations for western library educators working in the Arabian Gulf countries; and the state of library education in South Asia. This program should appeal to those involved in library education or international development as well as those with an interest in the region or in international collaboration.

Speakers: Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Reader & Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, India; Patricia A. Wand, Dean of Library and Learning Resources, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates; Dr. Maurice Mikhail, Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, 6 October University, Egypt.

Monday, 6/28/2010
Public Libraries in Argentina, Chile and Mexico – Changes and Challenges
Monday, 6/28/2010
8:00 – 10:00 am
Location: Washington Convention Center - 102a

Description: This program will explore the current situation for public libraries in Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Topics include the role of public libraries within their national associations, the support for public library efforts within the countries, the education and status of public librarians, public library digital initiatives, and the challenges public library systems face in the coming years within these countries.

Moderator: Benjamín Medina, Benjamin Franklin Library Director, Mexico City, Mexico
Speakers: Cristian Maturana - Information Technology Resource Coordinator at the Biblioteca de Santiago, Chile; Héber López Cano, Deputy Director of Statistics, General Direction of Libraries, Mexico City, Mexico; Helen Ladron de Guevara, President, Public Libraries Section, Mexican Library Association, Guadalajara, Mexico; Maria del Carmen Bianchi - President of CONABIB (Comision Nancional de Bibliotecas Populares), Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Building Bridges to Establish International Partnerships: The Nuts and Bolts
Monday, 6/28/2010
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Location: Washington Convention Center - 203a/b

Description: Building Bridges to Establish International Partnerships: The Nuts and Bolts ALA IRRT Have you ever dreamed of starting an international library partnership to exchange knowledge and staff? Where do you start? Join your American and international colleagues as they present blueprints for cooperative ventures involving exchange and sister library relationships. Successful participants will discuss the first steps to begin the process and garner support. Attendees will also have time for networking to perhaps spark a new international connection.

Speakers: Richard Blake, Librarian, Waynesburg University; Sandy Chen, Assistant Professor, Clarion University of Pennsylvania; Henry Mendelsohn, Regional Information Resource Officer, U.S. Embassy, Cairo; Dr. Maurice A. Mikhail, Consultant to Mubarak Public Libraries, Egypt

Books in Many Languages: Reaching Out to Youth in a Multilingual World – ISLD Interest Group
Monday, 6/28/2010
10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Location: Washington Convention Center - 103b

Description: At this program the panelists will discuss the development of books for youth in their local languages and the role that libraries in developing countries can play in collecting and distributing these books.

Speakers: Marcy Carrel, Peace Corps, Officer; Janet Lee, Sololia, Representative; Meaghan O'Connor, IREX

International Grassroots Advocacy: Focus on Asia – IRRT Chair’s Program
Monday, 6/28/2010
1:30 – 3:30 pm
Location: Washington Convention Center - 147b

Description: This program will present two exemplary grassroots initiatives from the Library Society of China and READ Global that support library services in developing countries of Asia. International as well as U.S. speakers will be featured. Preceded by the presentation of the IRC Humphry/OCLC /Forest Press Award and Bogle Pratt International Library Travel Fund Award.

Moderator: Sharon Bostick, Dean of Libraries, University of Missouri, Kansas City.
Speakers: Mr. Bingsi Fan, Mr. Jingbo Hu, Ms. Yu Wu, Mr. Yulin Yang, Library Society of China; Ms. Meredith Moore Adhikari, Rural Education and Development (READ GLOBAL), Washington, D.C.

International Librarians Reception
Monday, 6/28/2010
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Library of Congress, Great Hall

Description: Please join the International Relations Round Table (IRRT) in welcoming and celebrating with librarians from more than 80 countries at the ALA Annual Conference. Open to all conference attendees, this reception offers a unique opportunity to network with hundreds of information professionals from around the world. Join us for a mixing of culture and ideas, regional cuisine, hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Advance registration is required. No tickets will be sold that evening at the Library of Congress.
Tickets: $35 (This event is free for international librarians)

IRRT Poster Sessions

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:00:00 +0000

SESSION IV: GLOBAL SOLUTIONS, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS IN LIBRARIES

Exhibit Hall Washington Convention Center

Sunday, June 27, 2010

11:00-12:30

IV - 1
Library Saves Your Money! Financial Literacy Workshops for the Public - Marjan Marinkovic

IV - 2
Ariadne's Thread: A Cataloger at the Reference Desk - Sara Mantovani and Elisabetta Randazzo

IV - 3
Librarians, Smartphones and Mobile Learning: A Canadian Perspective. - Robin Canuel and Chad Crichton

IV - 4
Cultivating Literacy: How to Be the Gardener of a Grassroots Lending Library Project - Jessica Haglund, Hannah Miller and Jane Mirandette

IV - 5
Open Access and African Scholarly Publishing: A Usage and Accessibility Study - Natalia Poppeliers

IV - 6
Recruiting and Training Program for Virtual Reference Librarians in Taiwan - Mei-Mei Wu, Yu-Chun Pang, Hung-His Hsu and Hsiao-Ting Wei

IV - 7
Digitization Initiatives in Nigeria: Benefits and Challenges

Scholastica Ukwoma and Vincent Ekwelem

IV - 8
The Lubuto Library Project: Innovative, Holistic Educational Support to Overcome Societal Isolation of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in Africa - Jane Meyers

IV - 9
From Shanghai to Appalachia: Global Service Approaches - Megan Johnson

IV - 10
Social Inclusion in Public Libraries: The EU-Funded Program “ESME / Libraries for All” - Birgit Lotz

IV - 11
Ethiopia Reads: Books, Donkeys, and Children - Janet Lee

IV - 12
American Universities and Libraries in Education City, Doha Qatar - Suzanne Gyeszly

IV - 13
The Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums (PIALA) Experience: 1990-2010 - Atarino Helieisar and Jane Barnwell

IV - 14
Knowledge for Health: Easy to Find, Easy to Use. - Scott Dalessandro, Debbie Dickson, Sean Stewart and Judith Mahachek

IV - 15
How the Public and Librarians See Romanian and Ukrainian Libraries - Katie Sheketoff

IV - 16
Treasuring Taiwan Memories: Cultural Creative Product Designs Derived from the National Taiwan Library's Collection. - Wen-ling Huang and Lan-hsuan Cheng

IV - 17
DataCite: An International Initiative to Facilitate Access to Research Data - Michael Witt and Patricia Cruse

IV - 18
Dongguan Public Library: A Case Study of Technological Innovation and Its Social Effects - Jessie Howell

IV - 19
American Samoa: Tsunami Response and Recovery - Jane Barnwell and Taumuli Judy Mulitalo

IV - 20
iPals: International Partnership for Advocacy and Library Services - Susan Alteri, Stephanie Carr, Jasmina Jusic, Lucas (Wing Kau) Mak and Valeria Molteni

ISLD Meeting and Lunch at ALA Annual

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Mon, 31 May 2010 14:44:00 +0000

IRRT International Sustainable Library Development Group meeting at ALA is on Saturday, June 26, 8:30 – 10:00 am, Renaissance East, REN.

ISLD, RPCVs and Friends Lunch: Saturday, June 26, 2010, noon at the Burma Restaurant, 740 Sixth Street, NW, Tel-638-1280.The Burma Restaurant is located in Chinatown about a 7 minute walk from the Convention Center (3.5 blocks)
Lunch will include 2 appetizers, 2 salads, 2 entrees, 2 noodle dishes & either hot tea or iced tea. All other beverages (alcoholic & specialty, like Burmese iced tea) will be additional. We'll share the dishes "family style." This is a great opportunity to sample a variety of Burmese dishes. Cost of the lunch is $20.00. Please plan to pay with cash.

Please RSVP by June 18 to Connie Champlin, cjchamp@mac.com.

Do you want to be an IRRT Emerging Leader?

noreply@blogger.com (Jeannette Pierce) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0000

There’s Still Time to Apply for the 2010 Class of ALA Emerging Leaders Program – Deadline July 31, 2009.

IRRT will sponsor one or two members for 2010. If you are an IRRT member, please indicate on the submission form that you would like us to consider sponsoring you. If you have questions about how IRRT works with the Emerging Leaders program, contact Jeannette Pierce at jpierc2@luc.edu. Details about the program and application process are available in the announcement copied below.

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The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for the 2010 class of Emerging Leaders. Applications can be found at http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2009.

The program is designed to enable approximately 100 library workers to get on the fast track to ALA and professional leadership. Participants are given the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, network with peers and get an inside look into the ALA structure and activities.

For the first time since its establishment, the Emerging Leaders program will accept non-MLS library workers. Library support staff personnel are encouraged to apply to the program and will have an opportunity to be considered for sponsorship through the ALA Library Support Staff Interests Round Table.

An ALA division, round table, ethnic affiliate, state chapter or school library media affiliate will sponsor approximately one-third of the selected applicants. Each sponsor will contribute $1,000 toward expenses ($500 for each conference). Sponsorship is not required for participation in the program.

Applicants can indicate on the application which groups they want to consider them for sponsorship. A list of sponsoring units is included as part of the online application. You can also check with your state association and/or state chapter to find out if they are participating and how to apply for their sponsorship.

No more than one person from any institution will be selected for participation in the program.

In order to be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be under 35 years of age or be a library worker of any age with fewer than 5 years experience working in a library.
Be able to attend both ALA conferences and work virtually in between each.
Be prepared to commit to serve on either an ALA, division, chapter or round table committee, taskforce or workgroup, or in your state or local professional library organization upon completion of program.
Be an ALA member or join upon selection if not already a member.

Program information will be available and updated at: http://www.ala.org/cfapps/emergingleaders/.

For questions or more information regarding the program, contact Beatrice Calvin at bcalvin@ala.org.

LC en el ambiente internacional y el entrono digital (LC in the International & Digital Enviroment) - Presentation at ALA

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:57:00 +0000

Oye como va! - LC en el ambiente internacional y el entrono digital (How it's going. LC in the international and digital environment ) Come to the Library of Congress booth on Saturday morning, July 11 at 10:30 a.m. to hear Ana Christan give this special technical services presentation in Spanish.

John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award Winner Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:40:00 +0000

Dr. Patricia Oyler is this year’s recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee’s John Ames/Humphry/OCLC/ Forest Press Award.

OCLC/Forest Press donated the cash award of $1,000, which is given to an individual for significant contribution to international librarianship.

Patricia Oyler received this award for her significant contributions to library development in Vietnam, including cataloging standards, modern services and new technology application. As a result, her teachings continue to apply valuable knowledge in many workshops, trainings and conferences. Dr. Oyler worked to implement the translation of the Dewey Decimal Classification System into Vietnamese. She also helped to develop a bachelor’s degree program of study in Library and Information Management at Can Tho University in Vietnam. Dr. Oyler is a professor and associate dean of curriculum in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at Simmons College. A devoted advisor and teacher, Dr. Oyler strives to allow students to excel in the library profession.

“Dr. Patricia Oyler has dedicated the past 16 years of her professional and personal life to the development of a program for Vietnamese librarians to earn MLS degrees in library and information science at Simmons College. Creating an exemplary model for professional training for 21st century librarianship in transitioning countries, Dr. Oyler has coordinated fundraising, teaching, consulting and many other logistics for the now 55 plus graduates. She also consulted on the grant-funded building of five major university libraries in Vietnam.

Over her 40-year career, she has worked to automate and implement bibliographic control in Sweden, Brazil and Vietnam, once as a senior Fulbright lecturer. She has served on international committees in ALA and IFLA. Dr. Oyler has lectured in Vietnam, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, and Thailand. She also continues to teach and mentor library science students at Simmons College, as she has done since 1974,”, said Robin L. Kear, chair of the IRC- John Ames Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award Committee.

Dr. Oyler will be recognized during the International Relations Round Table Chair’s Program on Monday, July 13 at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago.

Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund Winner Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 01:31:00 +0000

CHICAGO – Jessica Brooks is the 2009 recipient of the American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Committee's "Bogle-Pratt International Library Travel Fund."

The Bogle Memorial Fund and the Pratt Institute School of Information and Library Science will provide a $1,000 cash award for Brooks to attend her first international conference in Italy.

The award is in recognition of Sarah Comly Norris Bogle, a prominent U.S. librarian who made notable contributions to international library service.

Jessica Brooks is planning to attend the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) satellite meeting in Bologna and the WLIC in Milan. At the satellite meeting she will present a paper and a poster session highlighting international opportunities for librarians, specifically for librarians who are beginning their careers.
Brooks is the librarian trainee at Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Heights Branch.

Ms. Brooks will be recognized during the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago during the IRRT Chair's Program on Monday, July 13, 2009.

IRRT Meeting and Programs in Chicago

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:51:00 +0000

IRRT MEETINGS

IRRT Executive Committee MeetingSunday, 7/12/20098:00 am – 11:00 amMcCormick Place West - W-175a

IRRT All Subcommittee Meeting

IRRT Chairs MeetingSaturday, 7/11/20098:00 am - 9:00 am
McCormick Place West (MCP) - W-187

IRRT Subcommittee MeetingsSaturday, 7/11/20098:00 am - 10:00 am
McCormick Place West (MCP) - W-187

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

“Digitization in Developing Countries”-IRRT Pre-conferenceFriday, 7/10/200909:00 am - 01:00 pm**$75 (includes lunch and light refreshments)Hyatt Regency Chicago - Columbus Hall C/D
Description: Digitization of scholarly information, research materials and cultural heritage achieved a global scale, or did it? Aiming to preserve, document, and provide access to legacy collections; digitization efforts require significant fiscal outlay for infrastructure and technology, as well as human resources. A lot has been written about digitization projects in industrial nations but do we know how (and if) developing countries grapple with the challenges of implementing digitization projects? How are potential partners/funding agencies being identified? What are considerations in selecting material for digitization? Fee: $75 USD. Includes lunch at a restaurant and materials. **(Lunch will take place after Preconference.) Speakers: To be announcedTo register online, please visit the ALA Conference Registration page or send a paper form by email or fax.

International Librarians OrientationFriday, 7/10/2009
4:30 pm - 6:30 pmHyatt Regency McCormick - Conf. Center 12a-c

Description: An introduction to the ALA Conference and the city of Chicago for International and other attendees from abroad. ALA members will provide an overview of the conference, including recommended programs and social activities. Learn about conference transportation, the ALA's Exhibit Hall and the Meaning of the ALA's many acronyms. Meet your mentors and representatives from ALA's many divisions and round tables who will help international librarians get the most from the conference experience. (For International librarians outside the U.S.) Libraries Serving Multicultural Communities -

IRRT International PapersSaturday, 7/11/20091:30 pm - 3:00 pmMcCormick Place West - W-181

Description: Societies around the world—both urban and rural—are increasingly multicultural and libraries of all kinds and sizes are adapting their services, programs, and collections to serve culturally diversified communities of users. “Multiculturalism,” as defined by IFLA’s Library Services to Multicultural Populations Section, is the “co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups and is manifested in customary behaviors, cultural assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles.” Consequently, “multicultural library services include both the provision of multicultural information to all types of library users and the provision of library services specifically targeted to traditionally underserved groups.” This inclusive approach is at the core of this year’s theme, which will explore successful projects and initiatives implemented around the world to improve library services to their evolving communities. The International Papers Program provides librarians with an opportunity to exchange information about library services and collections throughout the world. The program also serves to stimulate the interest of U.S. librarians in international library matters. Speakers:To be announced

International Poster SessionSunday, 7/11/ 200911:00 am - 12:30 pmMcCormick Place Convention Center - Exhibit Floor

Description: This is a forum for librarians from around the world to highlight their libraries and to share their successful ideas with colleagues by presenting a research study, a practical problem-solving effort or an innovative library program. List of International Poster Sessions--Coming soon!Complete list of ALA Poster Sessions--

Coming soon!Libraries of Sub-Saharan Africa: Assessing Recent Successes and ChallengesSunday, 7/12/20091:30 pm - 3:30 pmFairmont Hotel - Crystal Room

Description: Join presenters for a discussion of the successes and challenges involved in library development in Sub-Saharan African countries. A question-and-answer session will follow their presentations, which include pictures of the projects they have undertaken in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sponsored by the International Relations Committee Africa Subcommittee.
Speakers: To be announced

Yes We Can: Support International Sustainable Library DevelopmentMonday, 7/13/200910:30 am - 12:00 pmMcCormick Place West (MCP) - W-181

Description: Find out how you can participate in an international library project. This program will present ways that librarians can connect with international projects. After the presentations on Ethiopia Reads and Books Open the World, there will be discussion groups where attendees can learn more about these and other projects in which they can get involved. (Program sponsored by the International Sustainable Library Development-ISLD)Speakers: To be announcedAfrica's Resources: Funding, Gathering, Digitizing and Providing Access to Cultural Heritage -

IRRT-60th Anniversary Chair’s Program Monday, 7/13/20091:30 pm - 3:30 pmMcCormick Place West (MCP) - W 192c

Description: This program features two international leaders, whose organizations are making significant contributions in gathering, providing access to, and increasing knowledge about Africa’s cultural and scientific heritage. Prior to the program, there will be a presentation of the Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award for International Librarianship and the Bogle International Library Travel Fund Award. The work of the 2009 ALA IRRT emerging leaders will also be recognized. Please join us and celebrate our 60th Anniversary. Refreshments will be served. Speakers: To be announced

International Librarians' ReceptionMonday, 7/13/20096:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Description: Please join the International Relations Round Table (IRRT) in welcoming and celebrating with librarians from more than 80 countries at the ALA Annual Conference. Open to all conference attendees, this reception offers a unique opportunity to network with hundreds of information professionals from around the world. Join us for a mixing of culture and ideas, regional cuisine, hors d’oeuvres and open bar (this event is free for international librarians). Advance registration is required. Tickets: Advance: $30. Onsite: $35

We would like to thank our sponsors for this year's International Librarians Reception:*Blackwell Book Services

IRRT 2009 Election Results

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:46:00 +0000

Congratulations to the newest members of the IRRT Executive Board

IRRT's election results.

President-elect
Patricia Oyler

Secretary/Treasurer
Win Shih

Member-at-large
Eve A. Nyren

Round Table Councilor
Marilyn McClaskey

IRRT 60th Anniversary Endowment Campaign

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Mon, 25 May 2009 22:43:00 +0000

Celebrating 60 Years of Service
Over the years the International Relations Round Table has provided opportunity for countless numbers of librarians to participate in global advancement of the profession. Round Table programs and receptions have been highlights of the association’s annual meetings. ALA membership at large has benefited from contact at conferences with colleagues from every corner of the world. Many international librarians’ first encounter with American library practice has been through the work of IRRT. Over the sixty years of its existence IRRT has fostered opportunities for U.S. librarians to visit libraries in other countries and to work overseas in exchange and other programs. It has facilitated the donation of books to needy institutions abroad and provided professional expertise to libraries on every continent. To maintain and expand these important activities resources from an ongoing fund are essential.
Tribute to the 60th Anniversary of IRRT (Word file)
Endowment Campaign Donations2009 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the American Library Association's International Relations Round Table (IRRT). To celebrate the richness of relationships developed over the years between U.S. librarians and their colleagues abroad, and to provide a foundation for continued contribution by the Round Table to ALA's important role in international librarianship, the IRRT leadership is embarking on a Sixty campaign to create an IRRT endowment.In keeping with the campaign theme, we suggest a donation of $60, $600, or whatever amount you feel would be appropriate.
Make your tax deductible donation in either of the following ways:
Credit card: Please visit the ALA Development Office page (click on GIVEALA logo)
Send a contribution by mail, using the printable mail-in form (PDF). Complete form to the attention of Delin Guerra at ALA's International Relations Office, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 6011-2795, USA

JLIS Call for Papers

noreply@blogger.com (Robin the Librarian) — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:46:00 +0000

JLIS Call for Papers

The Journal of Library and Information Science (JLIS) is inviting submission of manuscripts. The JLIS is published semiannually in April and October by the Department of Adult & Continuing Education, National Taiwan Normal University in Taipei, Taiwan and the Chinese American Librarians Association (CALA) in the U.S.A. Since its first publication in 1975, the JLIS has provided an outlet for scholars around world to contribute knowledge through their ongoing research and to thrive through their intellectual pursuits. The JLIS invites both Chinese and English manuscripts of original research in all subjects pertaining to library and information science. It also invites reviews of monographs, books, and reports about library and information science. Manuscripts in English should be submitted via email attachment to Min Chou, Associate Editor of JLIS and Chair of CALA JLIS Editorial Board (email: mchou@njcu.edu). For publication in the April issue, it is preferred that you submit your manuscript by December 30; for the October issue, please submit by June 30. More information about the Journal is available at the website http://cms.cala-web.org/node/165.

Submission Guidelines

Each submission should be accompanied by a cover letter indicating that the manuscript is original and not under consideration by any other journal or book. All Chinese manuscripts should be submitted to the Editorial Board of JLIS, c/o Graduate Institute of Library & Information Studies, National Taiwan Normal University, 162, Section 1, Hoping East Road, Taipei, Taiwan, or email: Dr.Hsiao-tien PU at htpu@ntnu.edu.tw. English manuscripts should be submitted to Min Chou, Associate Editor of JLIS, c/o Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library, New Jersey City University, 2039 Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07305-1597, U.S.A., or email: mchou@njcu.edu. Books, monographs, reports, and other items for review should be submitted to Dr. Mengxiong Liu, c/o Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, California 95192-0028, U.S.A., or email: mengxiong.liu@sjsu.edu. English manuscripts must be typed in MS Word and submitted either as email attachments or on a CD. Manuscripts should not exceed 10,000 words in length, not including notes, tables, and forms of data. Identifying information of author may not appear on the manuscript itself, as the JLIS engages in double-blind review of manuscripts. A title page must be submitted as a separate word document, and should include the name of author, institutional affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. Articles presented at a conference must include the name, place, and date of the conference. The body of a manuscript must be preceded by a 100-150-word abstract and 3-8 keywords, and followed by references and bibliographies. Each illustration or table should be numbered and have a brief caption. JLIS follows the Manual of the American Psychological Association for reference and bibliography style. Consult recent issues of JLIS as a guide to format.

JLIS is an online e-journal accessible at http://cms.cala-web.org/node/165. Authors will receive one printed copy of their articles. Additional copies can be purchased at a nominal cost from Showwei Information Technology Ltd. Copyright of all articles published in JLIS is held by the publisher.

Lubuto Library Project Talk in Washington DC

noreply@blogger.com (Robin the Librarian) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:44:00 +0000

To bring literacy and hope to Africa’s vulnerable children, Jane Kinney Meyers founded the Lubuto Library Project. Meyers will discuss the goals and accomplishments of the project at the Library of Congress at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the Pickford Theater, located on the third floor of the James Madison Building at 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. The lecture, sponsored by the African Section of the Library’s African and Middle Eastern Division, is free and open to the public. Tickets are not required.

Press release at: http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2008/08-218.html

Study in London and Paris in summer 2009!

noreply@blogger.com (Robin the Librarian) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:59:00 +0000

Florida State University, College of information, is offering two graduate LIS courses at its London Centre and in Paris this summer. Please forward this email to any of your students or colleagues who you think would be interested in this opportunity to study abroad for three weeks in Europe.

Study in London and Paris this summer!

An exciting opportunity to earn six graduate LIS credits while living in central London and Paris is being offered by the Florida State University College of Information. Two multimedia production courses, taught from June 25 – July 16, 2009 at the FSU London Centre and in Paris will use these dynamic cities and the surrounding areas as a backdrop for creating projects such as podcasts, websites, short films, and digital photography. No prior experience with these media is required. All 4-day per week classes will be field trip based.

Other pertinent information:

· The two courses being offered are: LIS 5313: Design and Production of Media Resources and LIS 5362: Design and Production of Network Multimedia. Participants must take both courses and they will be focused on application of media to libraries and teaching and learning. Students will have the opportunity to apply course material to their current work situation if desired.

· The FSU London Centre is housed in a 17th century building that FSU owns in the heart of 'literary London' and very close to the shopping district and to the theater district. It is less that one block from the British Museum. Students live there or in nearby apartments. Housing in Paris will be in a centrally located hotel.

· London provides superb cultural exposure. The variety of arts, theatre, performances, and other cultural venues available in London is stunning, and almost all of them provide student rates. Often the school has inexpensive play tickets available. London has some of the best museums, historical attractions, and buildings in the world.

· Paris is one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. In Paris we’ll visit the Louvre, Champs Elysees, the Pierre Lachaise cemetery as well as dine in outdoor cafes along the Seine River.

· Many field trips are tied to settings of children’s stories like Harry Potter, Peter Pan, and Mary Poppins.

· Extra time is budgeted for travel on your own.

· Cost is $5575 for both in-state and out-of-state participants. The fee includes all registration and instructional costs for up to 6 undergraduate or graduate credit hours; travel on the Eurostar from London to Paris; program social/cultural activities; health insurance; international student ID card; T-shirt; full-time academic and administrative support.

· The course is open to students from other universities who may wish to transfer the credits, or to non-students (media specialists, teachers, and librarians) who are interested in this exciting summer opportunity. Credits earned in this program may be later transferred into the master’s degree program at FSU for students who may be accepted at a future date. These offerings are regularly offered graduate courses.

· Deadline to register is December 5, 2008.

For more information (including accounts from this past summer's participants) and to apply online, visit the website: http://ci.fsu.edu/London For more information about the London Study Centre visit: http://international.fsu.edu/London/

Contact: Dr. Nancy Everhart, (everhart@ci.fsu.edu) with any questions.

Seeking Library Technicians & Archivists fluent in Tamil/English/French for Manuscript Digitization & Preservation Project

noreply@blogger.com (LaVerne Poussaint) — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:37:00 +0000

(As of this evening -Thursday 9 October 2008- final selection of candidates for the following vacancies has not yet been made; applicants are still invited to forward résumés to
Sannyasin Arumugaswami).

« The Project:
The San Marga Trust of India is undertaking the digitization of a large archive of palm-leaf manuscripts located in Pondicherry (Pondichéry). The goal is to preserve the collection of Hindu scriptures and prepare the images for eventual publication on the Web. There are two jobs available: Senior Digital Imaging Technician and Junior Digital Imaging Technician.

Responsibilities:
The digital imaging technicians are responsible to operate a digital camera tethered to a Macintosh computer, photograph the palm leaves, crop and correct in Photoshop, create a PDF file for each bundle and archive to DVDs. Each will work with a Sanskrit expert who will handle the actual leaves. See below for an explanation of the project methods. The actual procedures are detailed in a project manual. The senior digital technician is responsible for the management of the digitization team, the meeting of daily and weekly goals, and the care of cameras and computers. The project takes place during the institution's normal work hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 to 12:30 and 2 to 5:30; observes its normal holidays (both Indian and French national); and paid vacation time during the month of May when the institute is closed. The project commences on Monday, December 8, 2008, in Pondicherry and the applicant must be present on that date and ready to work.

Essential Skills and Requirements:
Graduate a plus
Fluent in Tamil and English; knowledge of French a plus
Patient, organized, efficient, meticulous and able to handle detailed work
Prepared to work quietly and unobtrusively in an academic environment
Respectful and careful with the irreplaceable manuscript collection
Confident to manage the project with minimal supervision
Strong computer skills required, knowledge of Macintosh computer a special plus
Skill in Photoshop CS3 and Adobe Acrobat Professional a plusKnowledge of photography and digital cameras useful but not required
Experience with archiving projects a plus
Must live in or be able to relocate to Pondicherry for duration of the project, which is expected to take two years.

Compensation:
Rs. 12, 000 per month for the senior digital imaging technician and Rs. 11,000 for the junior technician.

To Apply:
Please send an updated résumé and a cover letter (in English) explaining why you feel you are suited to the role. These may be e-mailed to ar@hindu.org. No Agencies, please. »

Fulbright Scholar Awards in Library Science (forward from LIBREF-L)

noreply@blogger.com (Robin the Librarian) — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:46:00 +0000

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:32:02 -0400

From: LIBREF-L Moderators

Subject: Fwd: Fulbright Scholar Awards in Library Science

Dear Listserv Owner:

I am writing to bring your attention to several unique Fulbright Scholar awards in library and information science that I am certain will be of interest to the members of your listserv. In addition to providing valuable international faculty development and personal enrichment, these programs are vital to promoting cross-cultural understanding. If you could pass along this information (see below) via the appropriate venues it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for your assistance and please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or seek further information.

Thank you and best wishes,

Gary Garrison

Assistant Director, Middle East & North Africa

Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES)

Email: GGarrison@cies.iie.org

Tel.: (202) 686-4019

Message to use:

Good news - there's still time to apply for a Fulbright Scholar award in library and information science in the Middle East & North Africa and Eastern Europe! In the Middle East & North Africa, late applications are being accepted for awards in Jordan (#9146, 9147), Lebanon (#9419), and Tunisia (#9440). In Europe, applications are still being accepted for awards in Ukraine (#9377) and Russia (#9347). These awards afford scholars the opportunity to lecture, conduct research, or do a combination of both in affiliation with the faculty and facilities of their host institution. English is sufficient for lecturing, though some French or Arabic is helpful in Lebanon and Tunisia. For all awards, U.S. citizenship and a Ph.D. are required. Take advantage of these opportunities to do specialized work in an international context while promoting cross-cultural understanding!

Apply online at: www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/. Contact Assistant Director Gary Garrison (GGarrison@cies.iie.org; 202-686-4019) with questions about Middle East & North Africa awards and Assistant Director Muriel Joffe (MJoffe@cies.iie.org; 202-686-6249) with questions about Eastern Europe.

SOFIA2008 - 80+ presenters now available

noreply@blogger.com (Editor, International Leads) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:06:00 +0000

The fifth biennial conference SOFIA2008 has over 80 presentations scheduled this year, with topics including...
Information literacy
Education in LIS
Digital and virtual libraries
Access to electronic networks
Information architectures and KM
Information industry and KM
Organization and classification issues
Information ethics
Cultural heritage and digitization

Presenters hail from 21 countries, providing a rich opportunity to learn from and network with colleagues from around the world.

The abstracts are now available on the SOFIA2008 website, at http://slim.emporia.edu/globenet/Sofia2008/abstracts.htm

SOFIA2008 will be held 12-14 November 2008, in Sofia, Bulgaria. For more information about the conference, go to http://slim.emporia.edu/globenet/Sofia2008/

We hope to see you there!
Herbert Achleitner
Alexander Dimchev
Rebecca Miller Banner
Conference Organizers

SOFIA 2008
12-14 November 2008
Sofia, Bulgaria
http://slim.emporia.edu/globenet/Sofia2008/Index.htm
sofia2008@emporia.edu

IRRT Programs & Meeting at ALA Annual in Anaheim, Calif., June 26-July 2, 2008

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:06:00 +0000

(In chronological order)
IRRT Pre-Conference - Collaboration and Resource Sharing in the Digital Age
Friday, June 27, 2008 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Marriott Anaheim-Room Platinum 9
Description: Welcome to Anaheim and the 2008 International Relations Round Table Pre-Conference! Please join us for a pre-conference to be held on Friday, June 27, 2008, focusing on resource sharing for international libraries. We will provide materials and a lunch for attendees. Our speakers are experienced global librarians who work to provide resources to libraries large and small around the world. Learn how to become part of the worldwide information network of libraries.

Cost: Advance tickets: $75. The pre-conference begins at 9:00 am. Lunch will take place after the preconference at a restaurant. Registration for this event is $75 which includes the materials and lunch. Registration is through the ALA Annual Conference registration at http://www.ala.org/ala/eventsandconferencesb/annual/2008a/registration.cfm
Speakers: HINARI (Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative) – OARE (Online Access to Research in the Environment) – AGORA (Access to Global Online Research in Agriculture) are sister programs set up to assist developing countries in gaining access to current scientific information. Three of our speakers will explain how their programs help provide access to current scientific journals for developing countries. The fourth presenter will speak about eIFL.net, electronic information for libraries in over 50 countries.Mary Ochs, Head of Information Services and Collections, Cornell University, will speak about AGORA.Kimberly Parker, HINARI Programme Manager, World Health Organization will speak about HINARI.Evviva Weinraub, Technology Librarian, Tufts University, will speak about OARES.Rima Kupryte, Managing Director, eIFL.net, will speak about eIFL.net.
Please visit the committee's page for a more detailed description.

International Librarian's Orientation
Friday, June 27, 20084:30 pm-6:30 pmLocation: Marriott Anaheim-Marquis South
Description: This orientation features an introduction to the ALA Conference and the city of Anaheim for international librarians and other attendees from abroad. ALA members provided an overview of the conference, including recommended programs and social activities. Attendees are able to learn about conference transportation, the ALA's Exhibit Hall and the meanings of the ALA's many acronyms. They also meet mentors and representatives from ALA's many divisions and round tables who help international librarians get the most from the conference experience. (For international librarians outside the U.S.)

IRC/IRRT All Committee Meeting
IRRT Chairs Meeting/IRRT Subcommittee Meetings/IRC Subcommittee Meetings
Saturday, June 28, 2008Time: 8:00 am - 9:00 am IRRT Chairs Meeting; 9:00 am - 11:00 am IRRT Subcommittee Meetings; 9:00 am - 11:00 am IRC Subcommittee MeetingsLocation: Marriott Anaheim-Room Platinum 5
Description: The IRRT's All Committee Meeting in the morning provides one location, date and time for all committees to meet during ALA Annual so that members can easily network and make connections. Details TBA.

The Lubuto Library Project
Saturday, June 28, 20088:00 am - 10:00 amLocation: Anaheim Convention Center-Room 213 C
Description: The Lubuto Library Project grew from librarian Jane Kinney Meyers’ work with street children in Zambia, Africa, where a library housed in a shipping container dramatically changed the lives of its users. Now Lubuto, with the help of many prominent and talented professionals and support from Brodart and other organizations, builds beautiful indigenously-designed libraries that offer an array of enriching services to Africa’s orphans and vulnerable children, along with carefully selected book collections organized by a specially-developed classification system. Learn about these groundbreaking efforts from a panel of some of the many colleagues who guide and contribute to them.

Speakers: Jane Kinney Meyers, President and founder, Lubuto Library Project, Inc., Washington, D.C.Dr. Denise E. Agosto, Associate Professor, College of Information Science and Technology, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PATatum Preston, Librarian, Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham, ALDr. Laurie Bonnici, Assistant Professor, Univ. of Alabama, School of Library and Information Studies, Tuscaloosa, AL

International Paper Session - Re-Assess, Reassign, and Reinvent: Collection Building Without Global Borders
Saturday, June 28, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Location: Anaheim Convention Center-Room 211 B
Description: The 2008 International Papers Program theme is "Re-Assess, Reassign, and Reinvent: Collection Building Without Global Borders." Librarians have long been interested in resource-sharing and collection enhancement on a worldwide basis. Political turmoil, economic restraints, and lack of professional personnel impede on collection development efforts of many libraries. This program explores global efforts to improve distribution of publications to library collections. The focus is on successful initiatives, and will provide helpful advise on assuring that library surplus materials reach their destinations on a timely, cost-effective manner.

IRRT Executive Committee Meeting
Sunday, June 29, 2008 Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 amLocation: Hilton Anaheim-Ventura Room
Description: The IRRT's Executive Board will meet to discuss current business and items raised during the IRRT All Subcommittee Meeting the day before.

International Poster Session
Sunday, June 29, 2008 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Anaheim Convention Center - Exhibit Floor
Description: This forum for librarians from around the world provides an opportunity to highlight their libraries and to share their successful ideas with colleagues by presenting a research study, a practical problem-solving effort or an innovative library program. Details of posters TBA.

ALA IRRT Sister Libraries Committee - How to Find an International Partner
Sunday, June 29, 20081:30 pm - 3:30 pmLocation: Anaheim Convention Center-Room 208 A
Description: The IRRT Sister Libraries Program helps link libraries around the world. Sister Libraries promote the exchange of information, cultural understanding, programs and resources where possible. Speakers from existing Sister Libraries, State Department American Corner Libraries, and Sister Cities will discuss how their partnerships were formed and what made them successful. A Sister Libraries Wiki will be demonstrated to show how to get a Sister Library for your library.
Speakers: Nancy Bolt, Nancy Bolt & Associates, OverviewHolly Murten, Information Resource Officer, U.S. State Department, American Corners Project, “Finding an International Partner through American Corners”Jozef Fabrici, American Corner at the State Scientific Public Library in Kosice, Slovakia, “The Reality of an American Corners Partnership”Karen Jessee, Senior Librarian, Jacksonville Public Library, Jacksonville, FL, “Finding an International Partner through the Sister Cities Program”Patrick Sullivan, Business Librarian, Library and Information Access, San Diego State University, “Experiences of a Partner Library”Meghan O’Connor, Fellow for International Initiatives, Simmons College, Boston, MA, “Finding an International Partner through the Sister Libraries Wiki”

CALA 2008 Annual Program: Global Outreach: A U.S.-China Experience.Sponsored by AFL CALA; ALA IRC/IRRT.
Sunday, June 29, 20081:30 pm - 3:30 pmLocation: Disney Paradise Pier Hotel-Room Pacific C/D
Description: With fast approaching dates of the 2008 Olympic Games to be held in Beijing and a continuously rising economy, China has become a buzzword in the media nowadays. But how much do we know about library services to users in China? This program presents first-hand experience from U.S. librarians in working with the library community in China. One keynote speaker and the four panelists will present several successful ongoing outreach programs to the Chinese libraries.
Speakers: Beverly Lynch, Professor of Information Studies, UCLAHaipeng Li, Outreach Coordinator, Oberlin College Library Trisha Davis, Head of Serials, Electronic Resources and Rights Management Dept., Ohio State University LibrariesQiang Zhu, Director, Peking University Library, ChinaLian Ruan, Director, Illinois Fire Service Institute Library

ALA IRC Europe Subcommitee : ALA IRRT International Exchanges Committee - Alphabet Soup? Librarians in the European Union.
Sunday, June 29, 2008 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Location: Anaheim Convention Center-Room 203 A
Description: What is it like to be a librarian in the European Union? Is it different from the United States? What is it like for a librarian from the States who wants to study or work there? What about the language problems? We will hear from librarians from several different types of libraries, including public, academic and school libraries, in Europe and from librarians from the United States who have spent some time in European libraries, and a public librarian from Germany.
Speakers: Johan Koren, Associate Professor, Coordinator, Library Media Program, Murray State UniversityRichard Sapon-White, Catalog Librarian, Oregon State UniversityBirgit Lotz, Director of Decentralised Libraries of the Municipal Library, Frankfurt, Germany
Moderator: Mara Saule, Dean of Libraries, University of Vermont

IRRT International Sustainable Library Development (ISLD) - Connecting with an International Project.
Monday, June 30, 2008 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Location: Anaheim Convention Center-Room 209 B
Description: This program will present ways that librarians can connect with international projects.Speakers: Jane Kurtz, Ethiopia ReadsCarol McAuliffe, Books Open the World, Uganda

IRRT Chair's Program - Professional Development Around the World: Meeting the Challenge of Rapid Change in the Digital Environment
Monday, June 30, 20081:30 pm - 3:30 pmLocation: Anaheim Convention Center-Room 203 B
Description: An international panel will address challenges and successes in providing professional development to librarians as they transition through the profession from the beginning to the middle and later in their careers, with an emphasis on technology. The IRRT also hosts the presentation of the John Humphry/OCLC/Forest Press Award for significant contributions to international librarianship and the presentation of the Bogle Pratt International Travel Fund award at the beginning of the program.Speakers: Dr. Gillian Hallam, Queensland University of Technology, Australia Dr. Antonia Neubauer, President, Myths and Mountains, Inc., Incline Village, NV Jane Kinney Meyers, President, Lubuto Library Project, Inc., Washington, DC Jane Mirandette, President, The Hester J. Hodgdon Libraries for All Program, Loveland, CO
Moderator: Joan Weeks, Sr. Instruction Librarian, Library of Congress, Washington, DC

International Public Libraries-Discussion Group
Date: TBATime: TBALocation: TBA

Description: Are you interested in International Public Libraries? Would you like to help create a forum to exchange ideas and share challenges facing public libraries from a global perspective? International and United States Librarians are invited to a discussion group sponsored by the newly formed IRRT- Public Library Interest Group. The discussion group explores how PLIG can serve the needs and interests of the International Public Library Community. Details TBA.

IRRT International Librarians' Reception
Monday, June 30, 20086 pm - 8 pmLocation: MUZEO, 241 S. Anaheim Blvd.
Description: The International Relations Round Table (IRRT) welcomes and celebrates with all conference-attending international librarians, usually from more than 80 countries, at the ALA Annual Conference. The International Librarians Reception will be held at the MUZEO, a new museum complex of the arts and culture, also the former Anaheim Public Library. Its front entrance is the former Anaheim Public Library, built in 1908. Open to all conference attendees, but free to International Librarians outside the U.S., this reception will offer a unique opportunity to network with hundreds of information professionals from around the world. Join us for a mixing of culture and ideas, regional cuisine, hors d'oeuvres and open bar.
Cost: Free for International Librarians outside the United States. Advance tickets for all others (available on the Conference Registration form): $30. Onsite: $35.
Sponsors: We would like to thank our sponsors for this year's International Reception:
*Blackwell Book Services
*OCLC/WebJunction
*Elsevier Science
*Innovative Interfaces
*VTLS: Visionary Technology in Library Solutions

IRRT Archivist Historian Needed!

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 01:13:00 +0000

Do you have an interest and/or background in selecting and preserving digital records of important historical value?

Are you a historian who would like to see the working legacy of IRRT maintained for future international librarians?

If you are that person, IRRT would like to ask you to apply for the position of:Archivist/historian

Term of officeThe Archivist/Historian is appointed for a two-year, once-renewable term by the IRRT Executive Board upon the recommendation of the Publications Committee.DutiesTracks decisions of the Executive Board at midwinter and annual Executive Board meetings that have a term limit and advises officers of the upcoming deadlines. In consultation with the Web Editor, determines what web files should be archived and/or removed from the web site.Updates the history of IRRT contained in the officers manual.Plans for anniversaries of IRRT and tracks major milestones.Maintains archival file of IRRT agendas, minutes, budget reports and committee reports and decides when they should be removed from the IRRT wiki.Works with ALA International Relations Office and ALA archivist to transfer files for permanent archiving at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Attends the IRRT meetings at midwinter and annual conferences and serves on the Publications Committee.Performs other duties as may be assigned by the chair to preserve the records of IRRT.

We would like to set up interviews for interested candidates on Sat. just after the IRRT all-committee meeting in Anaheim. Please email weeks@cua.edu <mailto:weeks@cua.edu> a brief statement of interest and a resume detailing your archival work. IRRT is celebrating its 60 anniversary next year and we hope you the Archivist/Historian will play a major role in preserving our work for future librarians.

Joan S. Weeks
IRRT Chair

IRRT 2008 Election Results

noreply@blogger.com (Joan Weeks) — Sun, 04 May 2008 17:17:00 +0000

Congratulations to Sha Li Zang IRRT's Chair-elect for 2008-2009 and Jacqueline Solis, Member-At-Large.

Thank you to Jeannette Pierce and the Nominations Committee

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
62. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ROUND TABLE Total Ballots: 499
2008 ELECTION
VICE CHAIR/CHAIR ELECT (VOTE FOR ONE) Votes Percent
ZHANG, SHA LI____________________438 ____ 99.5% Elected
(WRITE-IN CANDIDATE)_______________2 ____ 0.5%
MEMBER-AT-LARGE (FOR TWO-YEAR TERM, VOTE FOR
ONE)
Votes Percent
JESSEE, KAREN DESAULNIERS________126 ____ 27.9%
SOLIS, JACQUELINE________________325 ____ 72.1% Elected